UPDATE: The hold at Northwood High School has been lifted. The school has returned to normal operations. MCPS has placed Northwood High School in Rockville on lockdown Friday morning after […]
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Montgomery County has seen multiple accidents across the region this morning as light snow and very cold temperatures created hazardous travel conditions. MCFRS is warning drivers that the combination of snow and frigid pavement temperatures is making roads slick and icy, stating: “ATTENTION: SOME SNOW & VERY COLD TEMPERATURES WILL RESULT IN TREACHEROUS TRAVEL FOR THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE… the combo of light snow and very cold temps may result in treacherous travel Friday morning. The morning commute may be impacted, with slick and icy roads and sidewalks expected.” Officials urge drivers to slow down, allow extra travel time, and use extreme caution. Below is a list of collisions reported by Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer between 7-8am. (more…)
Last week, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich signed legislation authorizing up to $420 million in tax increment financing bonds to help finance Viva White Oak, a $2.7 billion investment featuring more than 3 million square feet of lab space, office/medical office, retail, and over 4,400 quality residences. The 280-acre site, which is located adjacent to the FDA headquarters and near Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center, is expected to begin construction this fall.
“This is a project that has been discussed and planned for a long time, and now we are getting to the point where people will actually begin seeing it take shape,” said County Executive Elrich. “VIVA White Oak will bring thousands of homes, good jobs, restaurants, stores, and other amenities to an area of the County that has needed this level of investment for decades. We found a financing approach that allows us to build the infrastructure needed to make this development possible while using the new tax revenue generated by the project to repay the bonds. I appreciate the Council, our State partners, MCB, and especially the East County residents who kept pushing to get us to this point.”
Anchored by Costco and with a focus on innovation and research and development, Viva White Oak represents one of the largest development opportunities in Montgomery County in recent years. Once completed, the development is expected to generate $4.9 billion in annual economic output and give the County $21 million year in new revenue. Additionally, the new development is projected to generate 19,000 construction jobs and 9,000 permanent jobs.
“Viva White Oak demonstrates the County’s continued commitment to supporting growth and investment in Montgomery County,” said Jared Smith, President & CEO of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC). “The County’s first TIF gives us another important tool to compete for investment, attract businesses, and create jobs. Montgomery County has tremendous assets and opportunities, and using tools like this strategically will help us translate those strengths into long-term economic growth.”
Viva White Oak is expected to take place in two phases. In phase one, which is expected to be completed by 2031, it will deliver over 960 townhomes, 1,000 apartments, 470,000 square feet of retail space, a 175-room hotel with meeting space, up to 1,279 permanent on-site jobs, and 92,000 square feet of medical office space. Phase two, which will take place between 2033 and 2044, will deliver 1.3 million square feet of life sciences office and lab space, 400,000 square feet of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) life sciences manufacturing, almost 2,500 additional housing units delivered, a 150-room hotel dedicated to supporting innovation, and over 3,800 permanent on-site jobs.
Viva White Oak represents the County’s first use of a TIF and follows a push by Montgomery County to remove barriers and create new opportunities for businesses to invest, grow, and create jobs. In July, the Montgomery County Council approved the Job Creation Project zoning initiative, which is expected to cut permitting time in half for development projects that are in Montgomery County’s key industries—including life sciences and technology— or are expected to create at least 200 local jobs, further showcasing the County’s commitment to powering economic growth in target industries.
MCPS has announced that it will be “Code Green”, which means “Normal Operations for Friday, Dec. 5. Schools and Offices Opening On Time.”
Washington Gas will begin resurfacing several Takoma Park streets next week following the completion of recent gas line replacement work, according to an announcement shared by Takoma Park Police. The multi-day project will involve milling and paving across multiple neighborhoods and is expected to cause temporary traffic delays.
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Bring your family and friends to our free , all-day outdoor Oktoberfest celebration. These will be an outdoor craft fair featuring local artisans and professional woodworkers, a chainsaw carving, woodworking and tool demonstrations by Festool, Montgomery Wood Turners and Carvers. There will also be lots of delicious food provided by El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster's Ice cream and seasonal craft brews from Saints Row Brwsing Company.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 6:50 p.m. on Thursday to a fire in a second-floor bedroom of a duplex on Curry Powder Lane in Germantown. (more…)
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The Class 4A/3A – No. 1 Sherwood vs. No. 2 Mergenthaler (Mervo) is taking place right now (Thursday, December 4th at 7:00pm at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD. Our very own Damon Anderson is at the game providing coverage of major plays. They can be seen below:
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the region, including the District of Columbia, Prince George’s County, Anne Arundel County, Montgomery County, Fairfax County, and Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria. The advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, with forecasters warning of treacherous travel conditions during the morning commute.
The Five Guys restaurant located at 3333 Olney Sandy Spring Road will close its doors for the final time on Sunday, December 7, according to an employee who confirmed the upcoming closure during a phone call on Thursday evening.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a federal court granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from enforcing a budget provision that would bar certain health centers, including Planned Parenthood, from receiving Medicaid reimbursements, after a multistate coalition argued the policy was unlawful and harmful to states. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging residents to reduce waste during the holiday season, a period when household trash typically increases by 25 percent due to packaging, decorations, and food waste.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando joined Council President Natali Fani-González and other officials in supporting the Trust Act, legislation that seeks to protect immigrant residents and limit the use of county resources in federal immigration enforcement.
The proposal would codify existing county policies by prohibiting discriminatory practices, ensuring access to services regardless of immigration status, and safeguarding residents’ privacy.